Samos Steamship has entered into a shipbuilding contract with Japan’s Nihon Shipyard for the construction of two capesize bulk carriers. The Greek owner is paying $60.5m for each 181,000 dwt ship with the delivery set for the third quarter of 2023 and the first quarter of 2024, respectively.
Samos Steamship owns a fleet of 18 ships and has seven newbuildings on order at various Japanese yards.
Nihon was established as a joint venture between Japan’s two largest shipbuilders Imabari Shipbuilding and Japan Marine United. |